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SOUMYA KANTHI

London

Summary

As a Lead Developer, I offer a unique skill set honed over 11 years, combining both design and development expertise. My proficiency in full-stack web application development is complemented by a deep understanding of design principles, allowing me to seamlessly integrate aesthetics and functionality into every project.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Software Engineer

e9
London
08.2015 - Current

Leadership and Project Management

  • Collaborated closely with the CEO and core team at e9 to drive the design and development of critical components for Cab9, e9’s flagship product since its inception
  • Cab9 is now one of the fastest-growing dispatch systems for private hire in the UK, with a client base that has grown from 5 to 150 customers
  • Managed product requirements by engaging with stakeholders at all levels
  • Actively involved in the hiring process, expanding the team from 5 to 15 members
  • Effectively led a cross-functional team of 4-5 developers, delivering projects on time despite challenging deadlines

Development and Design

  • Proficient in full-stack technologies with a strong focus on frontend development
  • Utilised Node.js for backend and various emerging frontend technologies (AngularJS, Vue.js, React) to create highly responsive web applications
  • Created functional prototypes and proof of concepts for web applications, emphasizing user experience (UX)
  • Developed hybrid Android and iOS application using React Native which has a user base of over 2 million passengers
  • Designed SEO and performance-optimised websites using Headless Content Management Systems
  • Led the development and maintenance of frontend tools specifically tailored for Virgin Media O2, including an industry-leading CMS, to efficiently manage wifi services across thousands of nationwide locations

Technical Expertise

  • Worked with cloud infrastructure, containerisation technologies, and engineered CI/CD pipelines for cloud deployments via serverless technologies
  • Wrote automated end-to-end test suites for quality assurance.

Senior Systems Engineer

e9
03.2013 - 07.2015
  • Worked as a software engineer for projects that centered around data migration across databases and transforming it into various business-centric objects
  • Developed multiple Informatica database loaders along with web applications on top of associated data marts.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Global Academy of Technology
Bangalore, India
2012

Skills

  • Web Technologies & Frameworks: HTML, CSS, Vuejs, AngularJS, React, Redux, React Native, Expo, jQuery, Nodejs, Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, TypeScript, Sass, Less, Gridsome, Strapi, Pinia
  • Design Tools: Sketch, Figma, Photoshop, Marvel, Zeplin
  • Database: MongoDB, MySQL, Oracle DB, PL/SQL
  • Testing Frameworks: Protractor, Cypress, Jest
  • Task runner & Bundler: Gulp, Webpack, ESLint, Vite
  • Application/Web Server: Nginx, Apache
  • Versioning and other tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, Jira, Sentry
  • Cloud Environment: Google Cloud Platform
  • Container Technologies: Google Kubernetes Engine, Docker
  • Others: Agile Methodology

Timeline

Lead Software Engineer

e9
08.2015 - Current

Senior Systems Engineer

e9
03.2013 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Global Academy of Technology
SOUMYA KANTHI